Project
Studies for the conservation and development of historic seaport sites on the Red Sea
Location
Saudi Arabia
Year
2017 -2018
Studies for the conservation and development of historic seaport sites on the Red Sea
Project Information
Location: Saudi Arabia
Period: From July 2017 to May 2018
Client:SCTH (Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage)
Main contractor: Al-Torath International
Project Partners
Main Contractor: Al-Torath International
Sub-Consultant: Geokali
Consultant: HCC Heritage Conservation Consulting Inc.
Our Key Expertise:
- Studies for conservation and development
- 3D heritage documentation
- Technical guidelines
- Preliminary condition assessment survey
The main objectives of the project were:
– Carry out the 3D laser scanning documentation of these four sites
– To develop historical, archaeological, and architectural studies
– To assess the condition of the urban fabric and all significant historic buildings
– To advise and provide Al-Torath International best practice guidelines in the field of heritage conservation
Project Description
As part of the conservation and development project of four historic seaports on the Red Sea launched in 2017 by SCTH (The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Heritage), HCC Heritage Conservation Consulting signed a subcontract with Altorath International Engineering Consultants, a company located in Abu Dhabi and responsible for carrying out the development studies. Our expertise in the field of heritage conservation was required to undertake the 3D laser scanning documentation of these four sites, and to develop historical, archaeological, and architectural studies as well as assess the condition of the urban fabric and all significant historic buildings.
The role of HCC was also to advise and provide to Altorath International best practice guidelines in the field of heritage conservation.
